Zanze's Cheesecake - San Francisco

Best Cheesecake

2405 Ocean Ave, San Francisco CA 94127
(415) 334-2264
Parking: street parking
Hours: Open Wed – Fri 11-6, Sat 11-4, Closed Sunday through Tuesday and July through the second week of August

Last Visited: March 26, 2010

Food: 5 star cheesecakes
Atmosphere: N/A
Service: 4 stars
Price: $$

Zanze’s is a small family-owned shop. This quaint couple cook and sell all the different styles of cheesecake available. The front counter has a glass display showing the various sizes of cheesecake available and a sign on the wall shows the pricing and flavors.

The cheesecake comes in small, medium, or large sizes. A small cheesecake can be cut into six generous slices or eight regular slices. The traditional plain flavor sells for slightly less than the flavored varieties which include mocha, chocolate, raspberry, and when in season, pumpkin. Small - $12 Traditional, $13 Flavored. Price varies by size and flavor.

Zanze’s cheesecake is extremely light and fluffy. The amount of graham cracker crust used is minimal. The traditional plain cheesecake is topped with powdered sugar on top of its golden brown crust. The mocha cheesecake is topped with chocolate shavings and then a touch of powdered sugar. Oh so good.

If it’s your first visit, they will kindly teach you how to use the fishing wire to cut your cheesecake for the best results. I love how they take the time to explain this - it gives you an understanding of how much care goes into each cheesecake.

These cheesecakes are great for eating yourself, serving to guests, or as a gift. Calling ahead to order is recommended. If it’s your first visit, Zanze’s suggests you try a traditional cheesecake.

Excellent! Must try!